Augmented PERSIA

6 meticulously sampled Persian and Middle Eastern instruments with 4 powerful synthesis engines for evocative, boundary-pushing soundscapes.

Augmented PERSIA reinvents traditional acoustic instruments for modern music-makers. Fusing world-class Persian and Middle Eastern instrument samples with cutting-edge synthesis, it delivers expressive, characterful soundscapes that bridge deep musical heritage and contemporary sound design.

In addition, Augmented PERSIA offers advanced sound design through a refined hybrid workflow of layered sampling, synthesis, modulation, effects, and morphing control. From subtle enhancement to bold granular, harmonic, wavetable, and analog-inspired transformation, it unlocks everything from evolving textures and cinematic movement to richly detailed hybrid sounds.

Distinctive Persian & Middle Eastern palette

A curated collection of deeply-sampled traditional instruments - Oud, Tar, Saz, Ney, Alto Kamancheh, and Shah Kaman - each bringing its own time-honoured feel and resonance. 

Instant inspiration for contemporary composition

Explore over 200 mix-ready presets built for modern composition, from evocative, earthy drones and plucked organic textures to luminous sequences and abstract atmospheres.

Expressive morphing control

Move effortlessly between acoustic realism and synthetic transformation with Morph, macros, and dynamic modulation controls that make every sound feel alive.

Features

• Instrument Library: High-quality samples and articulations including Ney (Winds), Oud, Tar, Saz (Plucked), and Alto Kamancheh and Shah Kaman (Bowed).
• 2-Layer Architecture: Each preset contains 2 layers, with 2 customizable sound sources per layer.
• 5 Synthesis Engines: Includes Virtual Analog, Granular, Harmonic, Wavetable, and a Simpler engine for noise and impacts.
• Morph between acoustic & 
synthetic sounds: Enjoy detailed acoustic samples alongside Virtual Analog, Granular, Wavetable, and Harmonic engines.
• Intuitive modulation 
& macro controls: Shape any sound in seconds with assignable macros, drag-and-drop modulation, and a clear, streamlined interface.
• Deep Modulation: 2 LFOs, 2 Function Generators, 2 Random sources, and 4 Keyboard mod sources with drag-and-drop assignment.
• Integrated Effects: 2 FX slots per layer with 16 available FX types, plus dedicated Delay and Reverb buses.
• Built-in arpeggiator & 
sequencer: Add rhythmic movement and depth with a versatile arpeggiator and chance-based sequencing
• MPE support for enhanced 
expression: Unlock nuanced polyphonic control for more dynamic, lifelike performances and tactile sound design.
• MTS-ESP ODDSOUND microtuning compatible: for authentic non-Western scales.
• 200 Factory Presets: A diverse library of sounds tailored for cinematic, electronic, and world music.